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Calming Teas That Can Help to Ease Anxiety

Young woman drinking teaNobody likes to feel anxious, but it’s a sad fact of life these days that many people are suffering with anxiety and the range of unpleasant symptoms that it brings. Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stressful situations, but prolonged or extreme feelings of nervousness and apprehension can be detrimental to health. Sleep problems, and physical symptoms such as exhaustion, tension headaches, increased heart rate and gastrointestinal disorders are just some of the conditions that can occur as a result of anxiety.

It’s normal to occasionally feel anxious, but anxiety affects people to varying degrees and each person must find their own way to deal with it. Some may opt for prescribed medication, but many look to natural remedies and therapies to help ease their symptoms of anxiety. Meditation, yoga, exercise, and connecting with nature can help, and lifestyle changes can play their part. Getting enough sleep and having a healthy diet may also make a difference.

Many people reach for a cup of tea to help lift their mood or help them to relax, and tea can indeed offer benefits in respect of mental health and well-being. Many teas contain L-theanine, an amino acid said to help balance mood by promoting increased levels of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, neurotransmitters that help to regulate mood and bring about feelings of contentment. Green teas in particular have been shown in studies to help lower stress levels. They have high levels of L-theanine and contain the flavonoid epicatechin, that can help lower high blood pressure, possibly caused by stress and anxiety.

Tea-Direct has a great selection of caffeine-free, herbal teas too, that as well as being pleasant to drink, can help promote calm in a troubled world.

Pack of Chamomile Herbal TeaChamomile Herbal Tea has a unique, mellow flavour that can be enjoyed as it is, or sweetened with a dash of honey. Chamomile has been used for thousands of years for its soothing and relaxing properties. It can help induce sleep and be an aid to meditation.

Pack of Peppermint Herbal TeaPeppermint Herbal Tea is refreshing and soothing. It has anti-spasmodic properties that can help calm the digestive system, and its relaxing nature may help eliminate tension headaches.

Pack of Lavender de Provence Herbal TeaLavender de Provence Herbal Tea is a light and slightly sweet tisane made from fragrant lavender blossoms. Lavender has long been a remedy for sleeplessness, and has calming properties to help counteract the negative effects of stress.

Pack of Lemon Balm TeaLemon Balm Tea is made from sun dried lemon balm leaves. It has a wonderful aroma of citrus fruits and herbaceous lemon notes, and is delicious served iced. Lemon balm is valued for its calming properties and is thought to be helpful for insomnia.

Pack of Time Out Herbal TeaTime Out Herbal Tea is a great mix of delicious ingredients that can help play their part in promoting relaxation and calm. These include soothing chamomile, caffeine-free rooibos tea, lemon balm, lemon verbena, linden flowers, anise, cinnamon, oat straw, hops, orange peel and passion flower, an ingredient believed to contain chemicals that naturally reduce stress levels.